c u u f l i n k - cascade unitarian universalist fellowship
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June 2016
OUR MISSION:
Seek inspiration
and understanding,
Embrace all on their
individual spiritual journeys,
Serve our local and
world communities.
VISITORS ARE
ALWAYS WELCOME!
We affirm the inherent worth
and dignity of all people.
We welcome diversity
of race, age, abilities,
sexual orientation, culture,
and religious background.
CUUF Minister: Rev. Laura Shennum
881-9658
RE Director: Andrea Barbknecht
886-4023
Office Administrator: Matthew Morgan
886-4023
Cascade UU Fellowship 1550 Sunset Highway N.
East Wenatchee WA 98802 886-4023
Our Worship Services Our Sunday Worship Services are transformative! They begin at 10:30am and end at
11:45am with messages given by Rev. Laura Shennum, guest speakers or members of
CUUF. Children are invited to stay with their parents in the service. The Children's
Religious Exploration (RE) program is from approximately 10:45am to 12:00pm.
Nursery care is available from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Please join us for coffee, treats and
fellowship immediately following the service.
Our theme for June is:
Unitarian Universalism calls me to a life of Opening.
June 5, 2016 10:30am Service: Annual Flower Communion Service
New Member Recognition/Coming of Age Rev. Laura Shennum
Celebrant: Siena Shennum The Flower Communion is a Unitarian ritual honoring the unique gifts of each person in cre-
ating one community. Please bring a flower from your yard, a field, or a store to share in the
Communion. This is a service for all ages. We will take time to welcome all our new members
this year during the service and recognize the Seniors who are graduating from High School.
. June 12, 2016 10:30am Service: How Do Beliefs Close Our Mind?
Religious Education Recognition/End of Year Celebration
Rev. Laura Shennum
Celebrant: Chip Balling This is the final question submitted for this year by a congregant. When beliefs become an
absolute, then they have the potential to close our minds to the journey to seek truth and
meaning. We will explore how this has happened throughout history and understand the im-
portance of remaining open in our beliefs.
June 19 2016 10:30am Service: This I Believe
Share the Plate: Women’s Resource Center
Speakers: Barbara Edwards & Kmbris Bond
Celebrant: Chris Rader The members and friends of Cascade Unitarian Universalist Fellowship have arrived here by
way of a wide variety of faith journeys. Twice a year, we listen to the stories of a few CUUF
friends as they describe what is real, important and true for them – and the paths they took
to formulate their beliefs. This service gives us a chance to get to know our speakers better,
and encourages us to examine our own convictions. We look forward to hearing from Barbara
and Kmbris!
June 26 2016 10:30am Service: Can UUs Really Believe Anything They Want?
Speaker: Christina Davitt
Celebrant: Deb Miller Many of us come from religious traditions that told us what to believe, and we may find our-
selves a bit daunted by the prospect of "building our own theology" when faced with Unitar-
ian Universalist principles that don't tell us what to believe. Come explore our Fourth UU
Principle where we affirm the free and responsible search for truth and meaning together.
C U U F L i n k
PAGE 2 MINISTER’S MESSAGE | SPECIAL EVENTS June 2016
A MESSAGE FROM REV. LAURA SHENNUM
Holy Curiosity...
“If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by
really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall
surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” - Mahatma Ghandi
This month our theme is Unitarian Universalism calls me to a life of Opening.
Oftentimes, we are unaware of when we close ourselves to different perspectives or
to new possibilities. We may limit our thinking or our exploration, because we
cannot see the outcome.
I remember this happening to me when I was a Director of Religious Education at the Second Unitarian
Universalist Church in Omaha, NE. I was definitely happy doing the work I was engaged in and enjoyed
the relationships I built with the children, volunteers, and congregants. I kept checking out classes for
professional development, but kept getting sidetracked by the classes for the Ministers. However, I kept
telling myself Ministry was not something I could pursue at that time. I also didn't understand why I even
had an interest.
It took the Minister I was working with at the time to tell me, “You need to pursue your call to ministry
now, not later.” I did not even recognize I had a call until he pointed it out. Once the possibility opened up,
I found myself on a path which has brought me so many blessings.
What about you? How often do you look for a new perspective or possibility in your life? Where have you
closed a path without even noticing? This openness is what urges us forward to seek our truth and
meaning in the world. I hope you will find places of new discovery as we explore this topic for the month.
Peace & Grace,
Rev. Laura
GREETINGS FROM YOUR NEW OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
I am truly honored and humbled to be your new Office Administrator because this fellowship is an
absolutely essential part of humanity’s collective efforts to build more compassionate, supportive, resilient,
and sustainable communities. CUUF’s importance to the current and future prosperity of all people in the
Wenatchee Valley area is profound, as I can attest to personally. Shockingly few organizations in the
entire area are both capable and truly willing to bridge across and help resolve all forms of division within
our community — and to fully live up to the values to humbly seek out, embrace, and serve everyone. I’m so
grateful to have the opportunity to contribute directly to one that is.
A little about me… I am 32 years young, a wounded army combat veteran (turned “conscientious objector”),
and have been an honors student focused on International Studies throughout high school and college, as
well as a professional musician. Aside from here, I have lived in Germany, Illinois, Seattle, Oregon, South
Korea, upstate New York, and Afghanistan. Intellectually, I consider myself to be a life-long scholar in the
areas of philosophy (metaphysics and critical thinking), sociocultural evolution, ethnomusicology, physics,
cosmology, and quantum biology (particularly consciousness studies). My spirituality is a harmonized
integration of Christian teachings, formal Zen Buddhist practice, Native American mysticism, and Taoism,
as deepened by my intellectual studies. I am passionate about social justice reform and regularly do
extensive research and writing in that area. I am also a multi-genre music producer working to build a
local music nonprofit (www.harmonythroughmusic.org) — interested in helping?
One Love through Service,
Matthew
June 2016 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | CONGREGATION MEETING | MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PAGE 3
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT
“Adventure with me—CUUF 2015-2016”
Good Day CUUF’ers,
We have one of the greatest bunch of UU’s in WA State! Our new tag line, “Looking To-
ward the Future” is activated. The Architectural Task Force [Mary Timiras, Rich Trife-
letti, Steve Clem, Sara Severson, LeRoy Farmer] were given their charge by the Board
with vigorous applause. The $5000 we were short for their budget was contributed by a
member. Now, the Task Force is fully funded, just as you voted for at the February
Congregational meeting.
The Pledge Drive for 2016-17 grew by $23,000 over last year! Way to go! We needed $179,709 to meet out
Glow Goal. We are $10,000 short. There are 16 pledges from last year that have not answered with their
pledge yet. We are counting on them to push us over for total funding of our goal. We gained 8 new pledges
this year, who added $12,650 to our goal. We definitely had a successful pledge drive.
The Nominating Committee has three eager Board candidates up for election on Sunday, June 5. [Christina
Davitt, Jameson O’Neal, Patty Ostendorff] They were invited to watch the May Board meeting and seem
ready to jump into Board work and governance.
We who are involved in governance sure miss our office administrator, Mark Seman. Rev. Laura and a great
bunch of volunteers have worked at filling the gap. It is surprising how helpful a good office administrator
is. There is a myriad of little and big projects that can be smoothed out when there is someone in the office.
We should have a new office administrator by the time you read this. Please welcome this person! They are
so helpful and needed.
For our faith,
Ben
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Newcomer Chat
Sunday, June 12 Noon to 1:00pm
If you are new to the Fellowship or have been visiting and want to learn more, then Newcomer Chats are the
perfect opportunity for you to engage with us more. A light lunch and childcare are provided. We take this
time to get to know you, share some basic information about our Fellowship, and answer any questions you
may have.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING—JUNE 5TH
Please be sure to attend church on June 5th . Cascade UU Fellowship will be holding its annual congregational
meeting for 2016 on that date, after the service An informational packet will be emailed to members [mailed
to those without email access] and printed copies will also be available prior to the meeting. Many important
matters will be discussed and voted on.
June 2016 CONGREGATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS | SOCIAL ACTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE PAGE 4
CONGREGATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS
Circle Suppers Circle Suppers are large potluck dinners held in the homes of Fellowship members and friends. They are a
good way to socialize with other friends and members of CUUF while sharing a great meal.
One Circle Supper is scheduled for the month of June:
Saturday, June 18th, 6:00pm
Host: Chris Rader
1700 Rainier Street, Wenatchee.
RSVP: 888-0181
Please RSVP to the host at least one day in advance, then bring a main or side dish, appetizer or dessert to
share with 10-12 people and, if desired, a beverage of choice.
CUUF End Of Year Celebration Potluck / Concert Saturday, June 4 from 1-4pm at CUUF
Tickets: $5 per person; $10 per family; If you turned in a pledge, then it’s free.
Performances by: Eastmont Bonga Marimba Band, All Strings Considered, and the SaddleRockers
Come join us for a Rockin' Concert to celebrate what we have accomplished this year! Bring a dish to share
and your dancing shoes. We have some wonderful local musicians lined up to perform.
Return of the Dessert Auction!
We are resurrecting the infamous CUUF dessert auction at our June 4th Potluck. All you dessert foodies,
bring your favorite dessert and your cash or checkbook. Please contact the Office Administrator if you will
be bringing a dessert donation or write on your connection card.
Note from the Parish Nurse:
Pleaes note that the Blood Pressure Clinics after the Sunday service will not be held during June, July,
and August. They will resume in September.
SOCIAL ACTION & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Share the Plate Sunday, June 19
The Share the Plate Recipient for June is the Women's Resource Center. Please join us to find out more
about the organization and how we can support it.
In May, we collected $701 for the Chelan-Douglas Volunteer Attorney Services. The children also made
care packages for the clients served. Thank you for your generosity!
June 2016 SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS PAGE 5
SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS
ZEN MEDITATION
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:30pm–6:30pm
All are welcome to come and sit any Wednesday. Meditation in a group setting is powerful and enriching. Newcomers
to meditation are welcome at any Wednesday practice. If you would like instruction prior to coming to the regular
practice, please contact Sharon Petit, 670-0883, and she will be happy to arrange a time to meet with you. The Zen
group is led by Sharon Meho Petit and Todd Daiko Petit. For more information contact Sharon Petit at 670-0883 or
RED TARA PRACTICE AND MEDITATION
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be Buddhist or UU to learn
to tame your mind and gain a little mindfulness in your life. For
more information contact Sharon Petit at 670-0883,
[email protected] or Karen Poverny at 687-1911.
Giving Victory to Others A Practice for the Crazy Season This Election Year Part 5
By: Todd Daiko Petit and Sharon Meho Petit
The fifth verse of the Eight Verses of Mind Training says: Whenever someone out of envy does me wrong by attacking
or belittling me, I will take defeat upon myself, and give the victory to others.
Karen Poverny, the leader of CUUF’s Tibetan Group, brought us the Eight Verses of Mind Training after hearing His
Holiness, The Dalai Lama, in Vancouver, BC in 2014. The Fifth verse tells us no matter how unjust it seems, we need
to practice letting the other person win and be happy about it!
This is hard to do. My best opportunity to practice is when I am driving. I am learning to yield the right-of-way to
those who would cut me off or fail to yield at a stop sign. After years of practice, my breath now automatically drops
to my belly and I notice the anger physically beginning to manifest in my body. My mind shouts, That’s not right!
Now I can see my ego at work, that part of me that insists that I am a fully separate human being, pinnacle of the
food chain here on planet Earth, rising up to smite my enemies. Then I remember Verse 5 of the Mind Training and
can begin to see how interrelated I am with every living being on this planet and because I know I have behaved in
the same way in the past, I can lower my rising heart rate and open my heart to the other driver and say, Okay, go
ahead, and may you be happy with your choice.
Translating this practice into the political arena is harder for me. Because when we are talking about political elec-
tions the issues seem much larger and more consequential. Yet I know that I have supported the losing side in elec-
tions at least as often as I have been on the winning side. I have only to look to my own teachers to see how they put
this verse of the Lojong into action. Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche has met and worked with members of the Chi-
nese military in Tibet, even as he has witnessed his own brother’s death from the injuries sustained in Chinese pris-
ons. Winning is not what he teaches but rather how he stops his own suffering and the suffering of even his so called
enemies. That is why I practice the Mind Training and I will continue practicing as we enter the political crazy sea-
son thru November and beyond.
See you at CUUF meditation Wednesdays : Morning Meditation: 9:00am to 10:15am
Zen: 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Tibetan: 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
June 2016 SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS | CONGREGATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS PAGE 6
REMINDER FOR CHALICE LIGHTERS:
For those of you who are Chalice Lighters and were away from Wenatchee or just busier than normal, there is
currently a spring call for two congregations. The call, which ends on 13 June, is a request for donation of $30
per Chalice Lighter.
There was no call in the Fall, thus the double-up for this spring. Hopefully, all of us who missed this spring
call (check your records, because we are missing a substantial number of of Chalice Lighters who normally
participate) will donate now. Details about the call can be found on line at:
http://www.pnwd.org/currentcall.aspx
I thank you all in advance for your donations which keep this win-win, pay-it-forward program viable for our
congregations. Questions about the current call or how to join the Chalice Lighter program? Call Jan Scott at
509-470- 4054 or email her at [email protected]
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Meet Linda Herrington
Linda grew up in the Seattle but had ties to the area east of the Cascades
since girlhood. Her family visited both sets of grandparents in Summerland,
B.C,. and spent time boating on Lake Chelan. Later as an adult she partici-
pated in at least 15 Wenatchee World-sponsored hikes in the Cascades as
well as hiking and visiting friends in Wenatchee. Linda was attracted to the
drier, sunnier climate, the four seasons and the wide open sky even as a
girl. In 2014, after retiring from the Vancouver School District, she finally
made the Wenatchee Valley her home.
Linda’s professional history involves both journalism and education. She
majored in editorial journalism at the University of Washington while work-
ing part time editing weekly newspapers in the Seattle area including the
Redmond paper. During the summer she worked for the Associated Press,
filling in for vacationing staff, a very challenging job. Post graduation, Linda
continued with the Redmond newspaper until she and her husband moved
to Vancouver, Washington.
It was while in Vancouver that Linda began tutoring Junior High students
as a volunteer. Motivated by this experience she pursued a Masters in secondary language arts education
from Lewis & Clark University. Upon graduating she was hired to teach Junior High school reading and
English in the Vancouver School District. The school newspaper and annual were additional responsibilities.
During the ensuing thirty some years in the Vancouver area, Linda spent nine years as Vancouver School
District public information officer and as a career guidance specialist at Hudson’s Bay High School. In the
first position she was responsible for both internal and external communication for the school district, public
relations and the levies and bonds as well. During her nine years at this job, no levies and bonds ever failed.
In the second position her responsibility was to help every student develop a post-secondary plan, which she
found very rewarding.
Linda has a great passion for the outdoors and the mountains. “If I believed in reincarnation, I would have
been a squirrel, as I just love the woods and mountains so much,” she states. Additional interests include
birds, plants, flowers, square dancing, and helping others to read, write and speak well. This is evident in
her volunteer work at the Master Gardeners’ program, Educator’s Philanthropic Organization, scholarship
reading, and one on one tutoring for the Literacy Council.
June 2016 CHILDREN’S RE | YOUTH GROUP PAGE 7
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
What is intergenerational worship?
Andrea Barbknecht With the beginning of summer comes the end of the programmed Sundays for RE. June 5th will be an inter-
generational service for Flower Communion. June 12th will be the last day of programmed RE. We will spend
time playing games and celebrating as well as thanking the wonderful teachers who have graced the Blue
House this year. For the remainder of the summer months, children will stay in services with the adults.
They can feel free to use the materials in the baskets at the rear of the sanctuary if they wish.
The final verdict is in, and when RE resumes in September we will be using a walled off section of the sanc-
tuary for classes twice a month and the remainder of services will be intergenerational. While it’s easy to see
that having everybody in one service could incorporate the children’s energy with the wisdom, or at least
knowledge, of the adults, it can be harder to envision what one of these services will look like. Through this
summer, the RE committee, the worship committee, Reverend Shennum, and I will be working out the de-
tails, but I can give you a rough outline of how some services might change in the coming year.
Intergenerational services tread the line between catering to children and leaving the adults craving sub-
stance, and giving the adults something to chew on but going over the heads of our younger members. We
will be identifying the parts of the current liturgy that are sacred to this community and must be kept in the
services. The individual service elements will be shorter and many will be interactive to keep everyone en-
gaged and thinking. UU is frequently about searching for meaning without boundaries, but children need
structure, so you may notice some elements are used repeatedly as touchstones and ideas are carefully
framed. These services can be moving and engaging for all members of the congregation, and I hope you will
share your thoughts come September.
If you would like to
help tend the plants
in the Larry Riegert
Memorial Garden
this summer, please
contact Sharon Petit
at 670-0883 or
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Brian Perkins
Do you know Brian Perkins?
Brian has been attending CUUF for about three years and is considered a
Friend of the fellowship. He has an interesting history.
Brian can claim he is a true Washingtonian with past ties to a well known
Washington-based company--- Nordstrom. In the days before Birkenstocks and
athletic shoes were the norm, Brian’s father started a shoe shine business with
several stands throughout the Seattle area. Brian began shining shoes at the
age of 15, learning not only the value of hard work but how to work with the
public. Later in 1993, when Nordstrom was changing location, the company ap-
proached his father about making his shoe shine business an actual department
in their stores, which he accepted. It was while working the shoe shine stand
that Brian met his present wife Day, who worked in the Facconable clothing
boutique at Nordstrom.
After marriage and two children, Dexter and Jasmine, Brian and Day decided
to move to the Wenatchee area to be closer to her family. Finding work was a challenge for Brian, who ac-
cepted a temporary position with the Dept. of Licensing and later at the YMCA in the Youth & Teen Center.
Currently he works as a para-educator for the Wenatchee School District at both Washington and John New-
berry Elementary Schools. As Brian enjoys working with children and youth, this is a good fit.
Brian and Day agreed on the importance of having a spiritual practice and connectedness to a fellowship es-
pecially while raising their children. They desired a church that united people of various spiritual beliefs
rather than separating them. They found this at the Center for Spiritual Living in Seattle. When they moved
to the Wenatchee area they sought a similar place, and so found their way to CUUF.
Brian loves writing, working with youth, especially those in middle-school, and conversation with others. He
has written a series of children’s stories starring Bigger Clown & Silly Monkey. He sees himself eventually
contributing his talents toward youth programs at CUUF.
We’re glad to have you with us Brian!
June 2016 GREAT TURNING | CONGREGATIONAL NEWS AND EVENTS | ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE PAGE 8
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
The Board refers to our appreciation of members’ contributions to CUUF as our Attitude of Gratitude. Please let us know
who else needs to be acknowledged for their service to the CUUF community ([email protected])
Thank you to Julia Howard for taking the time to organize the kitchen.
Thank you to Jack Toevs and Ken Toevs for purchasing and applying lawn weed & feed on the CUUF
grounds.
Thank you to the Litter Day Saints for picking up 35 bags of trash
from Highway 28 south of Wenatchee on Saturday, April 23:
LeRoy Farmer, chief Saint and organizer
Sally Exworthy Alma Eyre Pem Eyre Dawn McKenzie Diane McKenzie
John Rundell Jan Scott Jack Toevs
Thank you to the CUUF CHOIR for bringing the joy of music to our services.
Kmbris Bond Fred Cleveland Rhonnie Craven Barbara Edwards Shannon Eisert
Ben Knecht Cathie Lau Peggy Love Marya Madsen Chris Rader
Dan Sconce Sara Severson Pat Taylor Larry Tobiska (Choirmaster)
Penny Tobiska Pat Whitfield
Programs
REGULARLY SCHEDULED GROUPS & PROGRAMS
Book Group, Afternoon — 2nd Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm, at the home of Louise Buchanan.
You are welcome to join in the discussion of the book of the month.
Contact Patty Ostendorff, 860-0761, [email protected].
Book Group, Evening — Every other Monday of each month, 7:00pm, alternating at the home of a group
member. No meetings during June, July, and August.
You are welcome to join for the discussion and reading of a non-fiction book.
Contact Emily Siroky, 884-9628, [email protected].
Choir — Thursday preceding the 2nd Sunday of each month, September - June, 7:00pm, CUUF sanctuary or
Blue House.
The choir sings on special occasions and at least once a month during Sunday services.
Contact Larry Tobiska, at [email protected] or 662-3209.
Circle Suppers and Small Dinners — Usually two Saturday evenings a month, September - June; July and
August as scheduled; 6:00pm, at homes of CUUF members and friends, or at CUUF.
CUUF members and friends are invited to bring a dish to share, and, if desired, a bottle of wine. A great chance to get
to know one another better while savoring good food.
Contact Jackie Halter, 664-7032; Emily Siroky, 884-9628.
Community Peace Vigil — Every Wednesday, 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Meeting at Memorial Park, corner of Chelan and Orondo Avenues — Wenatchee.
Dress for the weather and bring a sign or candle (or borrow one).
Covenant Groups — Various days, times and meeting places.
Small, supportive groups meet twice a month to reflect and share with each other. CUUF’s Covenant Group mission:
“To add depth and breadth to our spiritual experience through creating deeper, more meaningful relationships with
individuals and building broader, more caring connections to church and community”.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in a covenant group contact Jeff Lau at 886-8583 or
Dick Murphy at 884-9514, [email protected].
Men’s Group — Last Wednesday of each month.
Meeting at a variety of locations and times, as selected by the group, to fit the group’s transitory interests.
Contact Larry Tobiska, at [email protected] or 662-3209.
UU Family Group — 2nd Friday of the month, September—June, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us for a family potluck at the church. Then, children will move to their own activities while parents have a discus-
sion. Please bring a dish to share. This group is facilitated by Rev. Laura Shennum.
Widows Support Group — 3rd Monday of the month, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
This group meets monthly to share and reflect about the life changes after a spouse has died. This group is facilitated
by Rev. Laura Shennum.
June 2016 REGULAR GROUPS & PROGRAMS PAGE 9
ALL EVENTS ARE
HELD IN THE
SANCTUARY
UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
June 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY
PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
NEWSLETTER ENTRIES
9:00am Buddhist meditation
5:30pm Zen Buddhist meditation
6:00pm Youth Group
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist prac-
tice and meditation
(off site)
2
7:00pm Cove-
nant Group
meeting (off
site)
7:30pm Choir
practice
3
4
9:00am UU
Navigators
class
1:00pm CUUF
Concert
5
10:30am Service: Annual Flower Com-
munion Service
12:30pm Great Turning
Group (off-site)
6
10:00am Execu-
tive Team Meet-
ing
10:00am Cove-
nant Group
meeting
7
10:00am Cove-
nant Group
meeting
7:00pm Cove-
nant Group
meeting
8 DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY
PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
NEWSLETTER ENTRIES
9:00am Buddhist meditation
1:30pm Book Group meeting (off
site)
5:30pm Zen Buddhist meditation
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist prac-
tice and meditation
9
10
6:00pm UU
Family
Group
meeting
11
12
10:30am Service: How Do Beliefs Close
Our Mind? 11:45am Blood Pressure
Clinic
12:00pm Newcomer Chat
[3:30pm Humuh Bud-
dhist satsang]
6:00pm Share the Pulpit
13 DEADLINE FOR
NEWSLETTER ENTRIES
7:00pm Book
Group meeting
(off site)
14
6:30pm Board
Meeting
15 DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY
PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:00am Buddhist meditation
5:30pm Zen Buddhist meditation
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist prac-
tice and meditation
16 7:00pm Cove-
nant Group
meeting (off
site)
7:30pm Cove-
nant Group
meeting (off
site)
17 10:00am
Widows
Group
18
19 FATHER’S DAY
SHARE THE PLATE
10:30am Service: This I Believe
20
10:00am Cove-
nant Group
meeting
21
10:00am Cove-
nant Group
meeting
22 DEADLINE FOR WEEKLY
PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:00am Buddhist meditation
5:30pm Zen Buddhist meditation
6:00pm Youth Group meeting (off
site)
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist prac-
tice and meditation
7:00pm Men’s Night (off-site)
23
7:00pm Cove-
nant Group
meeting (off
site)
24
JUNE
NEWSLETTER
PUBLISHING DATE
25
26
10:30am Service: Can UUs Really Believe
Anything They Want?
27
28
29
9:00am Buddhist meditation
5:30pm Zen Buddhist meditation
6:30pm Tibetan Buddhist prac-
tice and meditation
30
For details of Sunday mornings and special events, see the newsletter. See the back of the calendar (or previous page) for information about regular events. To schedule an event using CUUF facilities or to include your event on the calendar, contact the office administrator at 886-4023 or [email protected].
[ ] indicate non-CUUF events or facility rentals.
CUUF Office Hours (or by appointment)
M, T, Th, F 10:00am - 1:00pm
Wed. 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat. Closed
Sun. Closed
Board, Committees, and Programs CUUF MINISTER
Rev. Laura Shennum
881-9658 [email protected]
CUUF BOARD OF TRUSTEES — 2015/2016
Ben Knecht, President .….………….….…….......888-6979
Jack Toevs, Vice President ………….…………...398-2339
Diane McKenzie, Secretary...……………….……886-0261
Jeff Lau, Treasurer………………….…….……….886-8583
Davina Hartley .……………………….…………...264-1305
Jaime Krish ………………………….….….….......293-0658
Nicolle LaFleur ………………………….….….…..699-0190
Emily Siroky……...…………………….…………..884-9628
Dylan Spradlin……...…………………….…….….387-1083
CUUF RE DIRECTOR
Andrea Barbknecht
886-4023 [email protected]
CUUF OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Matthew Morgan
886-4023 [email protected]
CUUF COMMITTEES AND TEAMS
CHALICE LIGHTER AMBASSADORS
Jan Scott - 470-4054
CHILDCARE WORKERS
Kandi
Ry
Abby
COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY
Emilie Fogle, Chair - 630-9225
Lois Cole
COMMUNICATIONS
Mark Seman , Chair
Ben Knecht
Don Oliver
Nancy Warner
FACILITIES
Doug Taylor, Chair - 470-6416
Don Oliver
FINANCE
Jeff Lau, Treasurer
Paige Balling
Coleen Bose
GREETERS
Chris Rader, Chair - 888-0181
Lois Cole
Barbara Edwards
LeRoy Farmer
CUUF COMMITTEES AND TEAMS (cont.)
GREETERS (cont.)
KC Kwak
Nicolle LaFleur
Sandy Limbeck
Tracy Maynard
Dawn McKenzie
Diane McKenzie
Carol Oliver
John Rundell
Mary Ellen Rundell
Jan Scott
Pat Taylor
Vikki Williams
PACKING FRIENDSHIP
Teresa Gelb, co-chair 663-8240
Pam Toevs, co-chair 787-2626
Chip Balling
Paige Balling
PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATES
Lori Nitchals, Parish Nurse
Carol Oliver
Don Oliver
Patty Ostendorff
Betsy Peirce
Pat Taylor
RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION (for CHILDREN)
Andrea Barbknecht—Director
Desirea Doty
Teresa Gelb
Davina Hartley
Marya Madsen
Carrie Moody
Sara Severson
Dylan Spradlin
YOUTH ADVISORS
Heather Coonrod
Don Shennum
Rev. Laura Shennum
Rachel Williamson
WORSHIP
Chip Balling, Chair - 884-7528
Christina Davitt
Lynn Madsen
Deb Miller
Sharon Page
Sharon Petit
Chris Rader
Jan Scott
Siena Shennum
Pam Toevs
ALL EVENTS ARE
HELD IN THE
SANCTUARY
UNLESS
OTHERWISE NOTED.
4/27/2016
Unitarian Universalism
There are seven principles which
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in
our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within
our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a
part.
Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed
in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an
openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to
confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and
the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and
spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love
by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason
and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind
and spirit.
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the
sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the
rhythms of nature.
The CUUF Link is published monthly.
Newcomers may receive complimentary
paper copies for 3 months. Paper subscrip-
tions are free with your annual contribu-
tion of $15 or more. Electronic subscrip-
tions are always free! To subscribe, con-
tact the CUUF Office Administrator at 886-
4023, [email protected], or 1550 Sun-
set Highway N., East Wenatchee, WA
98802.
* If you do not have email and need to re-
ceive paper copies of the CUUF Link but a
subscription doesn’t fit in your current
budget, we will happily continue to send the
newsletter to you at no cost. Just let the
office administrator know.
Pick up a printed calendar of events at the
church’s Greeters’ table.
To submit information for the CUUF Link Contact:
Vacant, Office Administrator
Phone: 886-4023
Email: [email protected]
Mail: CUUF, 1550 Sunset Highway N.,
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
The deadline for CUUF Link submissions is the 15
th of each month.
1550 Sunset Highway N. East Wenatchee, WA 98802